There are five main reasons why one

becomes nervous before a speech: Unfamiliar situation Lack of confidence Sense of isolation Fear of looking foolish Fear of the consequences Unfamiliar Situation One enters into an environment that is strange or foreign People who are not known to the speaker Not having the right equipment Missing equipment Broken microphone Bad seating arrangement Lack of confidence

When you are

not fully assure of yourself or the topic self-consciousness not confident and something is bothering you tense and have a frog in your throat unaware of your audience Sense of IsolationMost fears comefrom the fact thatyou will be thecenter of attention Fear of looking foolishthe fear of forgetting your linesbeing worried that people will find you non-competent Fear of the consequencesThis is the fear of being judgedLacking in abilityLacking in insight or intelligence What causes nervousness?

The cause of anxiety for everyone is universal

Think Positive What am I thinking? Am I thinking negative? What worst can happen? What is the likelihood of it happening? What is the evidence supporting it? Has this happened in the past? How did I cope with it? What worked out/didnt work out? What can I do differently? Steps to overcome nervousness

Steps to lower your sense of nervousness:

Prepare your speech to be effective Know how to react to your stress Try calming practices Preparing an effective speech

Being prepared for a speech should calm

your anxiousness and nervousness the mostFollow the 3 Ps: Planning Preparation Practice Practice...PracticePracticePractice aloneUse a mirrorStand in the cornerRecord your practiceUse a friendly audience And the speech begins Look around for familiar and friendly faces Make eye contact Smile Practice breathing again Slow down your speech Freedom to Walk

Walk around as you make some

of your points, instead of standing at one point

Movement relieves tension, and

it helps to hold the audiencesattention. Understand your Physiology Try to schedule the speech at a time that is psychologically best for you Warm up and relax your body and face. Shake your leg Shake your hands... Warm up your face muscles by chewing in a highly exaggerated way Drink Luke warm water Permission

A Permission is a sentence that

gives you life and energy together with a good warm feeling.

You have the potential to speak confidently

in front of people.

You can be a successful speaker.

Affirmations A positive affirmation is a statement which, through the act of repetition, becomes implanted in the subconscious mind and influences external forces tomanifest this positive change in your life Creative Visualization Visualization strategies that can be used anytime Concentrate on how good you are at public speaking Pretend you are just chatting with a group of friends Close your eyes and imagine the audience listening, laughing, and applauding Remember happy moments from your past Think about your desire to help the audience. Picture the audience in their underwear Self-DisclosureLet the audience know your feelingsAsk their cooperationUse humor intelligently